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A walk inside New Jersey’s emptiest shopping mall
If you were to make a short list of things New Jersey is known for, shopping malls would certainly be in the top ten. However, while a good number of malls are economically holding their own in the Garden State, many are struggling as more shoppers turn to buying things online and favoring one-stop shopping in big box stores.
Strange note found on the Garden State Parkway in New Jersey
An index card stapled to a sign on the Garden State Parkway caught my attention not too long ago. I was driving on the Parkway and headed off at Exit 44 by Stockton College in Galloway recently. While sitting at the red light at the end of the ramp, I happened to look over and I saw a very small sign attached to a wooden pole.
New Jersey forest fire that was sparked by fireworks is 75% contained
TABERNACLE, N.J. (AP) — A forest fire that has burned 6.3 square miles (about 16.3 square kilometers) in the New Jersey Pinelands was 75% contained as of midmorning Monday, officials said. Its status remained basically unchanged since Sunday night. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service said the blaze in...
Evacuation ordered at Wharton State Forest as brush fire spreads
A brush fire in Central New Jersey has wiped out at least 1,200 acres.The fire broke out in Burlington County's Wharton State Forest.The Batona Campground has been evacuated as the blaze spreads.Two structures, including a home were in the path of the fire.Crews have contained about 40 percent of the flames.ALSO READ: Trouble ahead, trouble behind for frustrated NJ Transit commutersN.J. Burkett has the latest.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered* More New Jersey news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts* Follow us on YouTubeSubmit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
NJ boaters rally for Trump with Barnegat Bay parade repeat
TOMS RIVER — Dozens of boaters gathered in Barnegat Bay to show their support for Donald Trump's 2024 presidential bid. An estimated 75 boats participated in Sunday's parade, according to U.S. Coast Guard Mid-Atlantic spokesperson Petty Officer Olinda Romero. Photos of the boats showed many were flying American flags...
Do You Know Where New Jersey’s Volcano Is?
You've heard a hundred people say that New Jersey has everything, and here's further proof of that. Did you know New Jersey even has its very own volcano?. Every time we hear about an earthquake, a volcano, or a tornado, we breathe a sigh of relief here in New Jersey because we think they don't happen here, but that's not always true.
Think twice before taking seashells home from N.J. beaches, experts warn
A version of this story was originally published in 2023. Before you hit the Jersey Shore this summer, it may be wise to think twice if you happen upon a massive whelk shell on the beach that your kid wants to take home. If you purchase a product or register...
Burlington County Forest Fire Sending Smoke into Area, Officials Say
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - A Burlington County forest fire has combined with humidity and current weather conditions to bring some residual smoke into the area, Robbinsville officials have said, alerting residents that the situation continues to be monitored. While this is the most likely cause of smoke conditions experienced during the overnight hours, officials have also reminded residents not to be complacent and to report any instances of physically seeing smoke that one would reasonably believe is not from the forest fire.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Robbinsville Fire Department and Robbinsville Police Department will immediately respond and investigate, officials assured. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Philly's 1st cheese dispensary opens in Kensington
With no disrespect to vending machine staples like soda and chips, the 24/7 grab-and-go experience just got elevated in Philadelphia's Kensington section.Perrystead Dairy is the city's first-ever cheese dispensary.It's all digital - no cash required.You simply choose your selection, swipe your card, and voila! Cheese is dispensed.Yoav Perry opened Perrystead Dairy three years ago."I've been in cheese for a really long time," he says. "I had this idea. I really wanted to do an urban creamery."Philadelphia's first cheese dispensary opens at Perrystead Dairy in KensingtonThey're crafting award-winning cheese that's sold in markets coast to coast and served in the country's most elite restaurants.But there was one little problem."People kept knocking on the door and asking to buy cheese, but I don't have retail space," says Perry.So, Perry opened the dispensary. He says these machines are common in rural European towns.Inside the machines, you'll find everything you need to build a charcuterie board - including the board itself!Perrystead Dairy has won nine international cheese awards. Perry is also passionate that every ingredient is hyperlocal."We use milk strictly from local family farmers that do amazing work with our herds right outside the city," he says. Perrystead Dairy
These Two Montgomery County Towns Have the Best Restaurant Scenes in the Philadelphia Region
The Philadelphia region is a gastronomic delight, and two Montgomery County towns stand out with their exceptional dining options. The Philadelphia region is a gastronomic delight, and two Montgomery County towns stand out with their exceptional dining options, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. Ambler: A Culinary and Cultural Hub.
The Ultimate List Of New Jersey’s Best Bar Bands
We are in the throws of summer at the Jersey Shore, and there's no better way to enjoy it than with a cold beer in your hand while you rock out to some classic NJ bar bands!. Whether you head to Beachcomber in Seaside, Bar A in Asbury, or Salty's Beach Bar in Lake Como, there's always some great live bands you can enjoy.
Code Orange alert issued for Tuesday, July 9 across central Pa.
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Code Orange Air Quality alert has been issued for most of central Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has forecasted the action day for Tuesday, July 9 for the Philadelphia and central Pennsylvania regions. Counties under the alert include Cumberland, Dauphin, Lebanon, Lancaster and...
Don’t complain: 7 reasons why you’re lucky to be living in NJ
We have a lot to complain about here in The Garden State. We have some of the highest taxes in the nation, our traffic on the roads seems endless (although it has eased out just a bit post-pandemic), expensive gas tax (long gone are the days of us having among the lowest gas tax in the nation), and so much more.
Gateway Program gets $6.8 billion to dig new Hudson River tunnels
NEW YORK -- Critical funding for the $16 billion Gateway tunnel project, the largest infrastructure project in U.S. history, was made official Monday. The plan to build two new tunnels under the Hudson River and improve the existing tunnels received a $6.8 billion grant from the federal government. Work on infrastructure updates was already underway, but the grant allows the hiring of crews to start digging the new tunnels. Gateway Development Commission CEO Kris Kolluri said work to dig the new tunnels could start before the end of 2024. The goal is to complete the project by 2035. "The light at the end of...
Big NJ MVC fail that ruined weekend plans for many
For all the progress New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission has made over the past 10-plus years, there have also been some setbacks. Of course, that's to be expected of most agencies and companies. It's where the saying of two steps forward, one step back comes from. And when it comes...
More N.J. towns join the $1M home club. See full town-by-town list.
New Jersey’s home prices have continued to climb in 2024, with typical home values exceeding $1 million in 49 towns across the state, according to the latest Zillow data. That’s up from April when, home values in 47 towns were over $1 million. Deal, a borough in Monmouth...
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